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Wyethia helenioides

Also Known As

  • Gray Mule's Ears
  • Whitehead Mule Ears
  • Whitehead Wyethia

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-24"
  • W: 6"-15"

planting zones

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Wyethia helenioides plant details

Wyethia helenioides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wyethia helenioides

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wyethia helenioides

USDA Zones:
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gray mules ears is a deciduous perennial that grows a bit more than one foot tall and wide. Endemic to California and uncommon in the nursery trade. This sturdy wildflower sports very large, yellow daisy like flowers that appear in the spring and last about 3 months giving a sunny part of the garden a wonderful splash of color.

Gardening facts about Wyethia helenioides plant

How to Grow Wyethia helenioides

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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